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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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